The document provides details about a GRI USA conference held in St. Louis on May 22-23, 2012. The conference agenda includes opening remarks, keynote speeches on sustainability reporting trends and performance, panels on regional sustainability efforts, reporting examples, and the relationship between sustainability and financial markets. The conference is organized by GRI Focal Point USA, St. Louis University, and the Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
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1. GRI USA Conference
GRI Focal Point USA in collaboration with St Louis University
(Emerson Ethics Center; Center for Sustainability) and the
Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA)
ST. LOUIS CONFERENCE 2012
Making Sustainability Count:
Tracking Progress, Driving Opportunity
May 22‒23, 2012
2. Proudly presenting our organizing committee:
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3. We thank our:
Product sponsoring provided by:
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4. Agenda 23 May
> 7.30 – 8.30 Breakfast & Registration
> 8.30 – 9.15 OPENING & KEYNOTE by GRI
> 9.15 – 9.45 KEYNOTE by Novus
> 9.45 – 11.15 PANEL: Thoughts from the region
> 11.15 – 11.30 Coffee break
> 11.30 – 1.00 GRI PRESENTATION & PANEL: Trends in reporting
> 1.00 – 2.00 Lunch
> 2.00 – 3.15 PRESENTATION & PANEL: Improving sustainability performance
> 3.15 – 3.30 Coffee Break
> 3.30 – 4.30 PANEL: Reporting examples by GRI’s US Sector Leaders
> 4.30 – 5.30 PANEL: Financial Markets & Sustainability
> 5.30 – 6.00 CLOSING PLENARY: The future of reporting
> 6.00 – 7.00 Networking & Drinks
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5. Opening Welcome
Mike Wallace
Director Global Reporting Initiative Focal Point USA
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6. July 2009
September 2009
May 2010
September 2010
January 2011
July 2011
January 2012
May 2012
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7. Opening Keynote
Herman Mulder
Chairman of the Board, Global Reporting Initiative
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8. Keynote by Novus
The value of sustainability strategies
David Dowell & Joyce Cacho
Director of Product Development and Analytical Services, Novus
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10. The Novus Story
• Born in 1991 out of the scientific heritage of Monsanto
• Growing under Mitsui and Co, (USA) Inc. and Nippon Soda Co,
Ltd.
• Multiple product families based on science
• Portfolio leveraged across multiple species in global markets
• Programs designed to address customer ROI and challenges
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12. Our Mission, Vision & Core Values
Core Values
Vision
To help feed the world
Maximize Long-Term Customer Satisfaction
affordable, wholesome
food and achieve a higher
Provide Products with Demonstrable Value
quality of life.
Act with Integrity
Mission Protect Our Employees, the Public
Make a clear difference in and the Environment
sustainably meeting the
growing global needs for Seek Excellence from all Employees
nutrition and health.
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13. Evolution:
Markets and Product Family
Organizational Global Programs
Markets
Infrastructure Expansion
Marketing & Sales
Distribution &
Manufacturing Gut Health
Nutrition
Research &
Development
Feed Quality
Legal & Regulatory
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16. Novus Technologies & Innovations
for Sustainable Agriculture
• Improved Bioavailability
• Food Safety Improvements
• Enhanced Nutritional Value
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17. Novus Technologies & Innovations
for Sustainable Agriculture
• Efficient Use of Raw Materials and Local Feed Ingredients
jatropha cassava sorghum
• Water Quality
• Improved Nutrition
• Carbon Footprint Benchmarking
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22. Novus Globally
– Employee programs
• Environmental Health Safety + Security (Responsible
Care® certification from the American Chemistry Council)
– Goal is to apply these standards throughout Novus’s global
footprint
• No fee benefit: Healthy, nutritious lunches
• Community engagement re-imbursement
– Includes supporting disaster relief donations of time and money
• Training: E-Learning available to all employees
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23. Global Partnerships:
Industry Collaboration
Technical
Education
M.C.F.
Public CANADA
opinion world
AGRICULTURAL
forum
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24. Collaboration Case Study:
Alagoas Partnership
• Multi-Sector Partnership in Alagoas, Brazil
• Partners include Globoaves, Sebrae and State University UNEAL
• Enable Families to Build Sustainable Livelihoods and Increase
.
Affordable Food Availability in the Region
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25. Information Technology in
Agriculture
• Improved crop management – satellite and GPS
• Improved access to market information – mobile phones
• Improved supply chain efficiencies – satellite and remote
monitoring technologies
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26. GRI SECTORS: Commercial Services;
Food + Beverage Products;
Healthcare Products
NORTH AMERICA
TOTAL = 25
NOVUS
Number of Companies
INTERNATIONAL
2009 Sustainability
Report
REGION: North America
SECTOR: Commercial Services
APPLICATION LEVEL: GRI Level B
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29. Sustainability Reporting: A key
element of the Value of Sustainability
Analysis of Corporate Strategies around Sustainability
and Sustainability Performance Measurement
ROI
PROTECT IMPROVE GROWTH
• Reduce risk • Reduce cost • Improve access to
• Strengthen license • Increase efficiency capital
to operate
• Attract and retain • Increase revenues
• Increase brand quality talent • Stimulate innovation
value/reputation
Building the business case for Sustainability
Maturity of initiatives
(relative to industry peers)
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30. ขอบคุณ 谢谢
Merci Obrigado mulţumesc
Thank You!
Благодаря ви Gracias
Asante sana cảm ơn lắm
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31. Thoughts from the region
How does sustainability reporting
add value?
Moderated by: Dr. Seung H. Kim
Director, Boeing Institute of International Business, Saint Louis University
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32. Panelists
> Erin Budde, Head Community Affairs, Wells Fargo Advisors
> LaRee DeFreece, Commissioner, Missouri Environmental Improvement & Energy
Resources Authority
> Cindy Morrison, Manager CSR Compliance, Solae
> Becky Vollmer, Senior Vice President, Fleishman-Hillard
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33. COFFEE BREAK
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34. Trends in sustainability reporting
Presentation & moderated by: Mike Wallace
Director, GRI Focal Point USA
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35. Panelists
> Lee Broughton, Head Corporate Sustainability, Enterprise Holdings
> Carol Clark, Global Vice President, Beer and Better World Group, AB Inbev
> John Daniels, Global Sustainability Director, Johnson Controls
> Jane P. Madden, Partner, ERM
> Barb Shepard, Vice President of Human Resources and Community Relations, Doe Run
> Steven Walton, Vice President, Regulatory Compliance & Sustainability, Sigma Aldrich
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36. 95% of Global 250 companies issue sustainability
reports – 80% use GRI
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37. USA – 9th place from 74% up to 83% in 3 years
2008 versus 2011 of N100 companies
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38. Reporting trends
Absolute reporting figures in the USA
US GRI data partner Sustainability Reports in the USA
GRI G3 + G3.1 GRI reference Non-GRI sustainability report
46% growth in absolute
number of 47
GRI reports (w/ index)
23
2010 - 2011
And counting!!
273
187
141
119
71
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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
39. Data integrity
100%
90%
80%
21 112 415
41
70%
170
60% 167
50% Not assured
40% Externally assured
30%
23 125 446
35
20%
87
10% 40
0%
Africa Asia Europe Latin America Northern Oceania
America
* Data from the Sustainability Disclosure Database as of 12 April 2012 PAGE
40. “Integrated reporting” – international trends
2010 2011
13%
21%
Not
integrated
Integrated
87%
79%
*Sustainability Disclosure Database data from 1 February 2012 PAGE
41. What are we seeing here in the US?
> Financial Markets
> Supply Chains
> Government
> Integrated Reporting
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42. What are our panelists seeing?
> Sustainability > Reporting > ROI
> Technology > Sustainability > Reporting
> Sustainability > Reporting > Stakeholders
> Sustainability > Reporting > Supply Chain
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44. LUNCH
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45. How sustainability reporting
enhances performance
Presentation & moderated by: Dr Nitish Singh
Director, Saint Louis University School of Business
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46. Panelists
> Kristin Gumper, Sustainability Manager, Standing PR
> Steve Lippman, Director Environmental Sustainability, Microsoft
> Maureen Mazurek, Director of Human Rights, Monsanto
> Loren Polak, Director of Environmental Management, Bunge Limited
> Greg Stine, CEO, SustainEdge
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47. GREEN FSAs For Enhancing
Environmental & Economic
Performance
Dr Nitish Singh - singhn@slu.edu
Director, Saint Louis University School of Business
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48. Environmental & Economic Performance
One of the important determinants of firm’s motivation to invest in higher
environmental performance is whether such investments will lead to higher economic
returns.
Studies have shown that higher environmental performance can lead to :
> higher profitability
> efficiency gains
> cost savings
> risk mitigation
> regulatory compliance
> favorable stakeholder perception/reputational advantage
> enhanced competitive advantage
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49. Green FSAs
“Green firm specific advantages” are defined as firm specific advantages that are
developed in response to challenges posed by the natural environment; they constitute
configurations of strategic assets (combination of resources and capabilities), which are
complementary in nature and enhance firm’s environmental and economic performance
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50. Green FSAs
Ecosystem Services Int. Green
Internalization of the cost
FSAs of ecosystem services
Cradle-to-Cradle Green FSAs Closed Loop Production
Eco-efficiency based Green FSAs Minimize resource use and
maximize resource
productivity
Sustainable thinking based System wide sustainability
Green FSAs orientation Environmental
Eco-Innovation Green FSAs Respond to climate induced and Economic
competence enhancing and performance
Localized Green FSAs destroying discontinuities.
Respond to local
opportunities and threats
Sustainable Reputation Green Manage stakeholder’s
FSAs environmental
Eco-Networking Green FSAs expectations
Leverage commercial and
Solution-Oriented Green FSAs non commercial alliances
Leverage innovative
servicizing business models
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51. Examples of Green Capabilities
Capabilities for Ecosystem Services Internalization Green FSAs
Sustainable development capability for considering the role of environment in long term planning.
Environmental sustainability capabilities for treating ecological concerns side by side with economic performance.
Environmental protection as a strategic capability for protecting the natural environment.
Social responsibility capability for responding to needs of external stake holders.
Capital management capabilities for accounting of assets and technology for corporate sustainable development.
Full cost accounting capability to help internalize environmental costs
Capabilities for Cradle-to-Cradle Green FSAs
Reuse, remanufacture and product disassembly capabilities
Closed loop supply chain management capabilities for enabling integration of forward and reverse flows.
Environmental product development capability for allowing incorporation of environmental concern right in product
development
Product and material flexibility capability for product development and material substitution
Detoxification capabilities alleviate or prevent emissions of ecologically harmful materials
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52. Examples of Green Resources
Resources for Ecosystem Services Internalization Green FSAs
Corporate environmental accounting systems
Knowledge of ecosystems
Ecosystem services valuation techniques and tools e.g. ARIES and InVEST tools
Payment for ecosystem services schemes
Tools and techniques for natural resource accounting like exergy and emergy analysis and ecological
footprint analysis
Corporate ecosystem review methodology
Biomonitoring techniques
Resources for Cradle-to-Cradle Green FSAs
Eco-design guidelines and tools
Resources for identification and use of ecological materials,
Renewable energy resources, recyclable and reusable packaging,
Material re-utilization
Design for disassembly
End-of-life-product planning
Co-generation facilities and closed loop systems
Investments in environmental R&D
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Bioprospecting for natural materials
53. COFFEE BREAK
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May 22‒23, 2012
54. Real Examples
Featuring GRI’S U.S. Sector Leaders
Moderated by: Eric D. Schneider
Senior Director, RCGA
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55. Panelists
> Neil Beckingham, Sustainability Manager, The Mosaic Company
> Jackie Keating, Sustainability Reporting, Dell
> Rina Levy, Environmental, Social and Governance Equity Analyst, Bloomberg
> Aileen Zerrudo, Corporate Communications, Clorox
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56. Sustainability Reporting at the
Mosaic Company
Neil Beckingham
Sustainability Manager
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58. Overview of Mosaic
Mosaic manufactures and markets potash and
phosphate
100 years of phosphate mining history in the
United States
50 years of potash mining history in Canada
Fortune 500 company
Operations in nine countries, serving customers
in more than 40 countries
$9.9 billion in sales (FY’ 11)
Nearly 8,000 employees
NYSE company: MOS
59. Mosaic’s Mission, Vision
and Values
Our Mission
We help the world grow the food it needs.
Our Vision
Mosaic will be recognized globally as the
best crop nutrition company.
Our Values
Our values of integrity, excellence, sustainability
and connectivity define how we conduct our
business, how we interact with each other and
how we treat our planet.
60. Our Role in Feeding the
World
Population growth
> Increasing at approximately 1.1 percent (73 million
people) per year
Prosperity
> As earning power’s increase, demand for a protein-
rich diet follows
> More protein has a significant impact on grain and
oilseed demand
Our role
> Increase crop yields
> Agronomists estimate that crop nutrients directly
account for 40 to 60 percent of crop yields
> Optimum use of crop nutrients is essential to
growing the food the world needs
61. Telling Our Sustainability Story
Carbon Action CDP Water Disclosure
CR’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2011
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62. Sustainability Reporting at Dell
Jackie Keating
Corporate Responsibility Marketing
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63. What does it mean to Dell?
• Assess, prioritize and engage with broad stakeholders on sustainability topics
• Use business materiality and metrics to define key areas of opportunity and
risk mitigation
• Leverage and collaborate with resources embedded across Dell business
functions to own, drive and measure Dell goals
• Maintain executive alignment and accountability on strategy and goals
• Integrate a core set of sustainability values into every employee’s role
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64. Dell’s 2011 Corporate Responsibility Report
• CR report produced
annually
• Full archive available
going back to 1998
• Full GRI index & report
publicly available
Much more detail published at
www.dell.com/responsibility
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65. Taken from above:
• GRI Content Index
• G3.1 & Application Level A
• GRI Application Level Check
• Application Level Check Statement
• Application Level Table
• Extent of reporting: fully/partially/not
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66. Snapshot Dell GRI Content Index
References to:
• 10 K form
• CSR report
• Other
documents
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67. The value of ESG data
Rina Levy
ESG Analyst, Bloomberg
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69. Most Bloomberg ESG customers are financial
professionals in major financial centers
CUSTOMER SEGMENTS BY CUSTOMER SEGMENTS BY SALES
FIRM TYPE REGION
Pension
Insurance
Funds
Companies
3%
3%
Government AL
Agencies FF
3%
4% TO 4%
4%
DU
5% London
30%
Money SF
Hedge Funds Managers 5%
7% 29%
Brazil
Corporations 6%
8%
Singapore
6%
Banks
9% Brokers
21% Hong Kong
Universities 9%
New York
33 12% 28%
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70. STANDARDIZE DATA?
50% of GRI compliant
companies have a
Bloomberg ESG
Disclosure Score of
40 and above
vs
3% of those not
reporting according
to gri have a score of
40 and above
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86. Initial Integrated Reporting Benefits
Internal: Increased awareness of sustainability as a
business imperative
External: Investor inquiries and positive feedback
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87. What’s next?
Involvement in IIRC pilot program
Exploration of external assurance
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88. How financial market players
incorporate sustainability
Moderated by: Rina Levy
ESG Analyst, Bloomberg
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89. Panelists
> Mary O’Malley, Director Sustainability, Prudential
> Michelle Greene, VP, Head of CR, NYSE Euronext, Executive Director, NYSE Foundation
> Chad Spitler, Global COO Corporate Governance, Responsible Investment BlackRock
> Linda-Eling Lee, Global Head of ESG Ratings Research, MSCI
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91. CLOSING PLENARY: The future of
reporting
Marjolein Baghuis GRI and Willie Johnson P&G
Director of Communications and Network Relations, GRI
Engineering Section Head, Procter & Gamble
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92. Thank you!!
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